Yearly Archives: 2025

K9 Azi – McKinney, Texas

Died 3/13/25 Police K-9 dog killed during barricade situation at McKinney Red Roof Inn A suspect died and a police K9 was killed Thursday afternoon, March 13, following an officer-involved shooting at a McKinney hotel, authorities said.McKinney police officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on North Central Expressway around 2:44 p.m., according to a …

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K9 Roy – Wabash, Illinois

Died – 3/13/25 Wabash Co. Sheriff’s Office first K9 passes away Wabash County Sheriff’s Office officials were sad to report that their first K9 passed away Thursday evening at his home.Officials say K9 Roy was 12 years old.He was an experienced crime fighter seizing over 90 grams of methamphetamine in a single traffic stop.Sheriff’s Office officials say he could find …

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K9 Will – Franklin, Ohio

Handler – Sgt. Jeff Valentine Franklin County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Will The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9s.K-9 Will passed away recently after falling ill, according to the sheriff’s office. He was laid to rest on Wednesday evening.Will was a member of the sheriff’s office for more than eight …

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K9 Duke – Barron, Wisconsin

Died 3/11/25 Handler – Nathan Emmons Former Barron K9 passes away Retired Barron Police K9 Officer, Duke, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Duke was the partner of retired Barron Police K9 Handler, Nathan Emmons.Duke joined the Barron Police Department in October 2016. Duke faithfully served the City of Barron as a patrol and narcotic …

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K9 Wrex – Clinton, Maine

Died – 3/11/25 Officer – Jimmy Leathers Clinton PD announces death of retired K9 The Clinton Police Department lost a beloved former member of the force.Retired K9 Wrex passed away unexpectedly Tuesday after a medical emergency.Wrex served as a certified narcotics detection dog and was the department’s first K9.Wrex retired in 2023 when his handler switched to a different department …

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K9 Eddie – Sydney, Australia

Died – 3/11/25 Police dog hit and killed The two-year-old was was being exercised during an operational shift when he ran onto a road and was hit by a truck.A police dog has died in an overnight hit-and-run in Sydney’s southwest.Two-year-old Belgian Malinois Eddie was being exercised during an operational shift when he ran onto Jedda Rd in Prestons about …

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K9 Max – Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Died – 3/10/25 Handler – Officer Follman Bloomfield Township Police report its drug detection and tracker dog Max has died The Bloomfield Township Police Department in Michigan reports K-9 Max, who previously was on active service with the department, has died. Max was assigned to Officer Follman, and served in the community from 2015 until 2023, the announcement said. His …

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K9 Gator – Pineville, North Carolina

Handler – Corporal Lee Stanley Pineville K9 passes after 3 years of ‘distinguished’ service It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved K9, Gator, who was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gator was born in Hungary on May 28, 2019, and in January 2022, he joined our department alongside his partner, Corporal Lee Stanley.Throughout his …

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K9 Marley – Fostoria, Ohio

Died – 3/7/25 Handler – Officer Don Dennis Fostoria Police Announce Retired Police K-9 Marley Passed Away It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of this sweet boy… retired K9 Marley!After a short stint of retirement, Marley was needed at his next assignment in Heaven!Our condolences to Officer Don Dennis and his family… thank you for giving this …

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K9 Kyago – Washoe, Nevada

Handler – Deputy Dunham Washoe County Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of retired K9 Kyago It is with heavy hearts, that we share the passing of retired K9 Kyago. Kyago dedicated seven years to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, working tirelessly to keep our community safe. In 2016, K9 Kyago was partnered with Deputy Dunham and completed his training at Vohne …

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